Saffron Waldon and around

First day of true English weather (drizzle) we visited Linton. A revisit for Marie and Malc who had been here in 2000. Had coffee in the local pub  Dog and Duck and had a wander around the village. Then on to Saffron Walden wheRe we had planned to have our picnic sandwiches but had to eat them in the car park as  raining by now. Explored Saffron Walden, a really nice market town, the centre of the saffron trade in the early 1500's hence its name. Some lovely old buildings. We timed it perfectly for the Tuesday markets which have been running since the 13th century.
The next day we visited Audley End house and garden near Saffron Walden , a grand country estate, built early 1600's. Now restored in Victorian style . The extensive kitchen gardens were great.